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Incubating and vibrations

post #1 of 10
Thread Starter 

I was planning on putting my new incubator in the laundry room but I am wondering if the vibration from the washing machine would damage the embryos - does any one know?

post #2 of 10

I think it could hurt them if you keep youre incubator on top of the washer or dryer other wise I think it would be ok

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http://www.ustream.tv/channel/kilis-second-hatch-cam-page I will have this up during hatches as much as I can.

 http://www.backyardchickens.com/a/gabrielle1976-swap-page   This is my swap page I will keep it updated best I can. 

http://www.backyardchickens.com/a/gabrielle1976s-incubateing-experments-page My experament page where I will be doing hatching trials of diffrent incubation...

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post #3 of 10
Thread Starter 

Thanks for the quick response - it would not be on top of them just to the side but we have a crawl space and when the washing machine goes through the spin cycle the floor vibrate quite a bit so I did not know if it would/could cause a problem.

post #4 of 10

well if it vibrates alot even at a distance or what not I might want to find a less jiggly place.
But I am new so Im shuresomeone else will know.
Disclaimer... I have never owned a washer or dryer so I dont know how much they jiggil in a home .

http://www.ustream.tv/channel/kilis-second-hatch-cam-page I will have this up during hatches as much as I can.

 http://www.backyardchickens.com/a/gabrielle1976-swap-page   This is my swap page I will keep it updated best I can. 

http://www.backyardchickens.com/a/gabrielle1976s-incubateing-experments-page My experament page where I will be doing hatching trials of diffrent incubation...

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http://www.ustream.tv/channel/kilis-second-hatch-cam-page I will have this up during hatches as much as I can.

 http://www.backyardchickens.com/a/gabrielle1976-swap-page   This is my swap page I will keep it updated best I can. 

http://www.backyardchickens.com/a/gabrielle1976s-incubateing-experments-page My experament page where I will be doing hatching trials of diffrent incubation...

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post #5 of 10

I have tried in the laundry room and out of it and could not tell the difference in the hatch due to vibration (or lack of)

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http://www.uniquetitanium.com  

http://www.denasfarm.com

 

Freedom Rangers, Rhode Island Reds, Barred Rocks, Easter Eggers, Geese, a Zebu, and half doz Dogs!

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post #6 of 10

When in doubt don't. That is what I said when I was thinking the same thing. Our washer & dryer are out in our trailer house (we just use it for laundry and storage) and since the temp is more constant I thought perfect. Then I thought about the fact that I can see the sliding door shake when it goes through its spin and was worried. I deceided to play it safe and find somewhere else to put it.

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Chickens- BR, RIR, EE, Light Brahmas and a few barnyard mixes
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1 dog who wants to know why he cant "play" with the chickens?

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DH, DD, DS
Chickens- BR, RIR, EE, Light Brahmas and a few barnyard mixes
3 barn cats
1 dog who wants to know why he cant "play" with the chickens?

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post #7 of 10

This is a pretty old thread~ but I am wondering what happened with this?  I have the same issue~ the best spot in my house for the incubator is on the mud room/laundry room counter BUT my washing machine does cause some vibration.

I have the incubator sitting on a folded up fleece blanket, in an effort to cushion some of vibration.  Has anyone hatched eggies from a bator by a source of vibration???

Live dependants: One fishing obsessed husband, 3 children, 3 dogs, 1 cat, and currently; 32 mixed chickens: Silkies, Columbian Rock, Cuckoo Maran & Barred Rock crosses (oh, and some incubating eggs)
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Live dependants: One fishing obsessed husband, 3 children, 3 dogs, 1 cat, and currently; 32 mixed chickens: Silkies, Columbian Rock, Cuckoo Maran & Barred Rock crosses (oh, and some incubating eggs)
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post #8 of 10

I had mine in the laundry room, I even moved the bator back and forth to whichever machine wasn't running and I had an awful hatch. Next time I think I'm going to find a better spot.

Starting my flock again

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Starting my flock again

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post #9 of 10

Well... only 5 out of 42 hatchedbarnie.gifThe bator has now been moved to my bedroom (which is mainly jiggle-free lau.gif)!

Live dependants: One fishing obsessed husband, 3 children, 3 dogs, 1 cat, and currently; 32 mixed chickens: Silkies, Columbian Rock, Cuckoo Maran & Barred Rock crosses (oh, and some incubating eggs)
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Live dependants: One fishing obsessed husband, 3 children, 3 dogs, 1 cat, and currently; 32 mixed chickens: Silkies, Columbian Rock, Cuckoo Maran & Barred Rock crosses (oh, and some incubating eggs)
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post #10 of 10

oh wow, sorry you had such a bad hatch. I had 2/12 on chicks and 5/10 on ducks, like I said I won't be keeping it in the laundry room again either.

Starting my flock again

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Starting my flock again

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